Problem Summary

Hydrochloric, sulfamic, and phosphoric acid are commonly used to remove scale from pulp mill equipment.  Harmful by inhalation, ingestion, and through skin contact, these acids pose serious health and safety risks to mill personnel.  Skin contact can lead to extensive and severe burns and frequent inhalation can result in lung damage and possibly cancer.

Recommended Solution

Exclusive to Hercules, Infinity® Acid Replacement Technology effectively removes the most stubborn calcium carbonate and sulfate scales while significantly reducing the health and safety risks associated with strong acids.  The product, which is a salt of hydrochloric acid, is non-fuming and VOC and phosphate free.  The properties of this salt make it much less corrosive than acid and, therefore, safer to handle.  In fact, Infinity® Acid Replacement Technology is rated as only a mild irritant for human skin contact.

Key benefits recorded from practical applications of Infinity® Acid Replacement Technology include:

Effective scale removal
Reduced corrosion
Reduced health and safety risks